Yu explained that the national anthem must be played at 96 beats per minute for the raising of the Chinese flag, while tunes for the parade and pageant must hit 116 beats per minute.

• 于海介绍说，国旗班要按照军乐团演奏国歌每分钟96拍的节奏完成升旗，而阅兵分列式和群众游行方队要按照军乐团演奏的每分钟116拍完成受阅。